Author Archives: biochembelle

Getting out (of) the blocks

Posted on March 16, 2026 by biochembelle

Earlier this year, I shared play as my theme for the year. I’d love to tell you that I’ve been finding joy & lightness everyday… But this space isn’t about hiding the failures. I feel like I’ve been struggling with … Continue reading →

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2026: a year for play

Posted on January 11, 2026 by biochembelle

I hesitate to even write that title. 2026 has already brought horror and bleakness. It feels almost… dismissive, trite, frivolous in the face of what is happening in the world today. And yet… Typically I end a year reflecting on … Continue reading →

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2025 reflection: How well did I trust?

Posted on January 11, 2026 by biochembelle

Trust is not a static thing… We can say we have trust (n.) in something or someone. But its real value comes in the practice. We put our trust on the hook when we trust (v.) that capability or person … Continue reading →

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Who’s listening to the “life lessons”?

Posted on August 18, 2025 by biochembelle

There’s a genre of post that many modern day thinkers/writers, taking the form of N lessons for my Nth birthday. Quick hits, bon mots to celebrate another cycle around the sun and the wisdom gained over a lifetime. Maybe because … Continue reading →

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Books I read, March 2025

Posted on April 6, 2025 by biochembelle

Another month, another 5 print books and 1 audiobook down! Uncertain: the Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure by Maggie Jackson My favorite read of the month. Jackson dives into the art and science of not-knowing, the space where we … Continue reading →

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